28 Sep 1910
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1910
Page
1
New York Democrats confront a difficult problem as they consider whether to decline a nomination. Party leaders weigh implications for strategy and alignment with key figures amid mounting internal debate.
Delegates and spectators gather in Rochester as Mayor Gaynor’s sudden removal from gubernatorial contention shakes the New York Democratic convention scene. Leaders debate a path to victory, with Sulzer and Murphy’s loyalties unclear while Hearst looms as a potential disruptor or ally.
In the article a circulating rumor claims that if Congressman Sulzer fails to secure the gubernatorial nomination he may run as an independent. It suggests he could gain backing from William R Hearst and his political network if this path is taken.
James Creelman published Mayor Gaynor letter denying any gubernatorial candidacy. Gaynor states he would decline if nominated to prevent ego or vanity, and to spare appointed officials from fate.
Progressive leaders and Col. Roosevelt back Timoun as the nominee, signaling a united front. The agreement highlights support from key figures in the party and sets the stage for a likely endorsement drive across party circles.
Detroit Free Press notes Tigers may relocate spring training to the city for the upcoming season, signaling potential new practice facilities and local economic impact for Detroit.
At Saratoga N Y Sept 28 a big victory for Teddy with a 125 majority for temporary chairman amid heated oratory and accusations. Senator Root delivered a brief speech as permanent chairman after a Roosevelt conference. Root urged direct election of U S Senators as a key reform. Henry M Stimson is named Progressive gubernatorial nominee following leaders conference.
Detroit Free Press baseball writer E A Batchelor reports a strong chance the Detroit Tigers will train in Monroe Louisiana. The piece notes San Antonio lost out due to grounds lease disputes and Navin delegated Jennings to assess Monroe’s suitability. Monroe sits on the Ouachita river about 74 miles west of Vicksburg and is Ouachita capital.
Mrs Forsythe leads the flower parade feature at the fair with plans for a race track length line of vehicles. Three classes autos traps and pony traps offer prizes of 25 15 and 10 dollars in autos and traps and 15 10 and 5 in pony traps. Entries still welcome to boost chances of winning cash awards.
In Saratoga on September 28 Col Theodore Roosevelt topped Vice President Sherman to secure the temporary chairmanship of the Republican State convention. The battle highlighted Roosevelt’s continued influence within the party as he led the proceedings and asserted authority over the gathering threatening to shape the convention’s early agenda.
New Orleans dispatch reports sheriff posses swept Avondale swamps chasing suspects in the Texas Express hold up. A mail car was robbed late Monday night and a small batch of registered mail taken. Officials expect the loss to be modest and several arrests followed. most suspects offered alibis after questioning.
J C Trichel cashier Contin ental Bank and Trust Company recounts two week West Texas trip with Trimmell Harrison. He praises Texas for roads and growth but notes drought and outmigration. He asserts Louisiana and Shreveport appear strongest in the region and expects rapid improvement and expansion.
Washington delegates at the first national conference of Catholic charities tonight debated social reform. Monsignor J. T. Shahan of Washington was elected active president and named as next meeting host. John Graham of New Orleans was chosen as vice president.
In Los Angeles on Sept. 27 supporters of Gifford Pinchot clashed with conservationists as cheers for Pinchot were seen as personal tribute. Resolutions denounced land withdrawal plans as sham and condemned proposed conservation legislation as making miners and other citizens lessees or tribute payers to the national government.
Houston, Sept 28 In their haste two men who partly looted a Southern Pacific mail car near Avondale La Monday night overlooked a quarter of a million dollars. Currency packages aboard the car at the robbery time were turned over intact to Texas banks today.
New Orleans reports noon cotton futures steady with gains of 17 points. Chicago notes wheat weak, down 8 to on September 28, with provisions dull and 12 cents lower.
Hutchinson Kansas September 28 William J Bryan spoke in the city noting he would back an insurgent Republican or Progressive over a stand-out Democrat if moral questions were at stake he added he would refuse to be bound by party lines when principle matters are involved.
Next Tuesday, all Jewish business houses will remain closed until 6 p m in observance of the holiday. The measure affects shops across the city as part of traditional observance and community customs.
The passage notes Monroe's status as a cotton shipping point with steam river access nine months yearly, and mentions merchants and manufacturers backing negotiations. It describes attractions such as radium salt baths and a new enclosed ball park, with decision on next year's training camp deferred pending visits by Jennings and Navin to compare candidate locations.
An AP dispatch from Little Rock claimed President Navin signed an agreement for the Tigers to train there next season. The article and related correspondence between Secretary Anderson of the Progressive League and Navin do not confirm this. An investigation will examine all exchanges on the matter.
Earl Young alias Charles Howard, a youth burglar who taunted police and escaped cuffs, was brought back to Shreveport from Dallas after a $1,000 haul. Investigators recovered all stolen items from Hicks Silbernagel Smith and Soady, with ages and past crimes noted as his parents’ divorce and possible earlier killing in San Antonio. Police contend he is older than claimed and claim three years of burglaries across multiple regions.
Banks plan stiff charges on crop financing as they tighten terms to move funds. Report notes lenders signal higher rates to farmers amid market shifts, with implications for regional agricultural commerce and credit access.
New York financiers predict large profits from financing the American cotton crop in the South if foreign bill of lading issues persist. Bankers say they can supply sizable advances to Southern banks, expecting 5 to 6 percent profits, and French capitalists reportedly ready to support Southern institutions, limiting New York dominance.
New York expert Mr. Hammond, a trusted crop analyst for S. H. Pell & Co., surveys the cotton belt and warns that an early frost could trim expected production to about 11,250,000 bales. He cautions farmers to monitor frost risks and adjust plans accordingly.
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